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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$16 – $22).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$16 – $22 ~$36 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).